Jane Harman Worries About Geopolitics, Forgets Her Own Record
Former Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA) appeared on Bloomberg's 'Balance of Power' to declare the current geopolitical climate 'hugely dangerous.' Harman, who served on the Intelligence Committee for years, critically questioned Trump’s claims about Iran. This from the same politician who, according to OpenSecrets, received over $500,000 from pro-Israel groups during her career, including significant
donations from AIPAC. One might wonder if her 'dangerous moments' conveniently align with foreign policies not sufficiently aligned with certain lobbyist interests. Harman’s worries about Iran echo the familiar drumbeat that often precedes policy shifts enriching defense contractors. Considering her post-Congress career on numerous defense and intelligence-related boards, her ‘concern’ can be
viewed through a particularly self-serving lens. It seems the 'danger' is relative: dangerous for whom, and whose bottom line?